Who is the leading health education specialist who describes health education as that which promotes,
maintains, and improves individual and community health through the educational process? - Answers
John Allegrante
Which health education philosophy emphasizes people making the best health decisions based on their
needs and interests? - Answers Freeing/functioning philosophy
The development of a well-considered philosophy provides the underpinnings that support the bridge
between - Answers .theory and practice.
Select the phrase that does NOT describe philosophy. - Answers A body of knowledge that defines the
parameters for the living and the dead
Which of the following best defines the term philodoxy? - Answers The love of opinion
Which one of the following health education/promotion philosophies was found by Welle, Russel, &
Kittleson to be most preferred by health education/promotion practitioners? - Answers Decision-making
philosophy
Tamayose et al. found that the two most cited reasons students chose a career in public health were -
Answers enjoyment of the profession and providing a service to others.
The health education philosophy with the goal of increasing a person's or group's knowledge, enabling
them to make better decisions about their health is - Answers cognitive-based philosophy.
The health education philosophy that espouses the enactment of policies or laws to enhance the health
of individuals and groups is - Answers social change philosophy.
Using slogans to identify products is analogous to knowing a person's philosophy by analyzing the
person's - Answers sayings (quotes
Withholding health information that would help an individual make an informed decision about
participating in a healthy behavior violates which one of the following ethical principles? - Answers
Autonomy
______deals with the allocation of resources. - Answers Distributive justice
The expected norms of a person who practices health education/promotion are found in - Answers a
professional code of ethics.
The first step of the ethical decision making model presented in the text is - Answers defining the nature
of the problem
, The obligation for health educators to provide service to all citizens is based upon which one of the
following principles? - Answers Justice
When a health education specialist encourages a specific behavior because its benefits far outweigh the
potential for harm, which ethical principle has been applied? - Answers Nonmaleficence
The obligation for health educators to provide service to all citizens is based primarily upon which
ethical principle? - Answers Justice
Which of the following reasons for behaving ethically was not stated by the authors of the textbook? -
Answers Ethical behavior always assures a higher income.
Which of the following is the correct order of the ten steps in ethical decision making?
(1). Choose, act on your choice, and monitor the results
(2). Consider the consequences of the alternatives
(3). Consider the nature of the alternatives
(4). Define the problem, identify the ethical issues, and seek answers to relevant questions
(5). Identify alternatives
(6). Reflect on yourself
(7). Identify who will be affected
(8). Apply the categorical imperative
(9). Contemplate ultimate goals and ideals
(10). Reflect on your society and your environment - Answers A.4, 7, 9, 5, 3, 2, 6, 10, 8, 1
______ exists when no one, including those conducting the program, can relate a participant's identity
to any information pertaining to the program. - Answers Anonymity
True professions have the ability to sanction members who behave unethically. - Answers TRUE
Which of the following statements is true regarding the most recent code of ethics for the health
education profession? - Answers It was first published in 1999 and subsequently updated in 2011
In determining sanctions for ethical violations, review committees might base their decision on all of the
following EXCEPT: - Answers .the gender of the professional
The basic concept associated with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 is -
Answers privacy.